Bronny James' Big Block Went Viral In Trail Blazers-Lakers Game

Bronny James had a big block during Sunday's victory.

Dec 8, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James (9) blocks a shot by Portland Trail Blazers forward Kris Murray (24) in the second half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images / Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

On Sunday evening, the Los Angeles Lakers snapped their three-game losing streak when they beat the Portland Trail Blazers by a score of 107-98 (at home).

Since the game was out of reach, Bronny James was able to get playing time at the end of the fourth quarter.

He had a huge block that got a lot of views on social media.

Via The NBA: "BRONNY CHASEDOWN.

Exclamation point on the @Lakers W!"

BRONNY CHASEDOWN.

Exclamation point on the @Lakers W! pic.twitter.com/XAQ7c7p0Ar

— NBA (@NBA) December 9, 2024

Bronny finished with the one block while shooting 0/2 from the field in three minutes of playing time.

Many fans reacted to the big highlight.

@Mulletman451: "Bronny father like son"

Bronny father like son

— Mullet $GOD (@Mulletman451) December 9, 2024

@SparkingFIRENC: "Bronny looking just like Bron on that play"

Bronny looking just like Bron on that play

— Seb's FIRE Journey (@SparkingFIRENC) December 9, 2024

@Sudharsan_ak: "BLOCKED BY JAMES👀👀👀"

BLOCKED BY JAMES👀👀👀

— Ashwin (@Sudharsan_ak) December 9, 2024

@devin999lee: "Bronny gonna be good dawg not rookie of the year but learning under LeBron plus pulling doubles in the league and and g league I think he's gonna be a steals and block star when he grows #LakeShow"

Bronny gonna be good dawg not rookie of the year but learning under LeBron plus pulling doubles in the league and and g league I think he's gonna be a steals and block star when he grows #LakeShow https://t.co/9tR88lStoN

— Devin999lee (@devin999lee) December 9, 2024

Sunday was the first time Bronny played in an NBA game since November 10.

In addition to not being in the rotation, the 20-year-old had been dealing with an injury.

Dec 8, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James (9) handles the ball in the second half against the Portland Trail Blazers at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images / Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

With the win over Portland, the Lakers improved to 13-11 in 24 games, which has them as the eighth seed in the Western Conference.

They are an impressive 8-3 in the 11 games they have played on their home floor in Los Angeles, California.

Following their matchup with Portland, the Lakers will now visit Rudy Gobert and the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday evening at the Target Center.